I hope this finds you off to a great start in the 2016-17 school year.

Please mark your calendars for MPCSD's first two Regular School Board meetings on Tuesday, September 13 and Tuesday, September 20, 6:00 p.m. at MPCSD's District Office , 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027. At the September 13 meeting we will present our financial Unaudited Actuals, as well as an intro of OpenGov financial communication tools. For the Board's discussion we will also present a planning process to address the structural deficit and debrief the May 2016 parcel taxes election as Measure C expires this coming July and student enrollment continues to grow. In addition, on September 20 we will present a review of the SBAC results, and principals will presenting their Single Plans for Student Achievement. Please click here to signup and receive upcoming Board agendas, which are published at least 72-hours in advance of the meeting.

School Board Update

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of South San Mateo County has scheduled a Candidate's Forum for the five people running for the MPCSD School Board's two open seats in November. The Candidate's Forum will be held on Thursday, September 29 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Hillview Middle School, Performing Arts Center, 1100 Elder Ave., Menlo Park.

This forum will be open to the public and questions will be taken from the audience. A LWV volunteer will be the moderator in addition to LWV volunteers as timekeeper and question reviewers.This event will be videotaped.

I hope to see you at your back to school nights!

Sincerely Yours,